How to Buy Kenya Power Tokens using M-PESA paybill 888880

Many tenants have been assigned token meters for their rental units. And as is the norm, you will have to pay your Kenya Power Tokens in order to access power. Kenya Power provides a way on how to buy Kenya Power Tokens which are sent by KPLC and keyed in on the meter token control unit. The token model works in prepaid rather than the one postpaid that requires payment of Kenya Power Bill monthly. In this article, we check out how to buy Kenya Power Tokens using M-PESA paybill number 888880.

The procedure is simple just like buying anything else. But in this case you will be buying tokens for use. The payment would take any amount even as low as 50 but it also depends on your usage. Payment can be done once a month or wait until you hear the beep sound from the control unit.

Once Kenya Power has received payment it takes a few minutes before tokens are sent to the number. These tokens do not update automatically. You have to enter them in the control unit and press okay to have them loaded to your meter. Sometimes some delays can take up to some hours that would require contacting KPLC. The most important thing to note is the Kenya Power Tokens Paybill Number which 888880 different from the normal paybill for postpaid.

Requirements to Buy Kenya Power Tokens with M-PESA

The requirements in this case for token purchase include : –

• Account Number/Meter number
• Kenya Power Tokens Paybill number 888880
• Amount loaded into M-PESA

How to Buy Kenya Power Tokens in Kenya using M-PESA

Below is the procedure that allows for the purchase of tokens using M-PESA. Be keen to follow up the procedure.

• Go to SIM Toolkit and select M-PESA or open M-PESA app or use *334#
• Select the Lipa na M-PESA
• Choose the Paybill option
• Enter Business Number key in the KPLC Tokens paybill 888880
• Enter the Account Number as the meter number/account reference usually on the control unit
• Key in the amount you wish to purchase the Tokens worth
• Ebter M-PESA pin
• Submit

Note that you will receive confirmation from M-PESA and also Kenya Power. Sometimes tokens delay and it is normal. If it takes long be sure to report it to the Kenya Power offices. You can check out Kenya Power jobs.